Re: Publishing Garden Photos

In a message dated 5/10/02 9:03:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
genebush@otherside.com writes:


> .
>     I am a photographer as well as gardener so I understand what you are
> saying about the creative aspect of taking a photo... there is also the
> aspect that I created the garden being photographed. I still go back to
> ethics.... I think I was had by someone who knew better.. .knew that what
> they were doing was not right.    

I think you were had by your friend too, Gene.  I still think there is a big 
difference between selling photos of your garden and selling photos of mine.  
You are a commercial nursery and should always be credited unless you specify 
otherwise. It is presumed that your garden exists to promote your business 
(yes, I know there are the personal reasons too).  So your photographer 
friend is denying you a commercial opportunity, PLUS, since you also 
photograph and have made a name for yourself (and could sell stock photos if 
you desired), your friend is also in direct competition with you, using your 
own garden against you.

None of that is the case in my own personal garden. But I do think all 
gardeners should be aware that any professional photographer in their garden 
is likely to try to sell his or her photos, without necessarily giving any 
credit for the gardener. So it is up to you whether you permit the 
photography in the first place. I would hope you would give permission, 
because that's how we get these photos in the books and web sites we rely on.
Bill Lee

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